Pilot Applicant InformationPilot Applicant Information

143143rdrd Airlift Wing Airlift Wing

Rhode Island Air National GuardRhode Island Air National Guard

WELCOME WELCOME to the

143143rdrd Airlift Wing Airlift Wing

Rhode Island Air National GuardRhode Island Air National Guard

Pilot Application ProcessPilot Application Process

Important DatesImportant Dates

May 15May 15thth: Completed Application : Completed Application Packages DuePackages Due

June 5June 5thth and 6 and 6thth: Pilot Selection Board: Pilot Selection Board

Complete Application Package ContentsComplete Application Package Contents

Cover LetterCover Letter Current ResumeCurrent Resume Official College Transcript (Bachelor’s Official College Transcript (Bachelor’s Degree or Higher)Degree or Higher) Driving RecordDriving Record TBAS ScoreTBAS Score AFOQT ScoresAFOQT Scores

Minimums: 50 Overall, 25 PilotMinimums: 50 Overall, 25 Pilot PCSM ScorePCSM Score Letters of Recommendation (minimum of Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 3)3) Current FAA Medical (Class 3 or higher)Current FAA Medical (Class 3 or higher) Copy of the followingCopy of the following

Pilot Certificates / RatingsPilot Certificates / Ratings Last Page of LogbookLast Page of Logbook

Definition of TermsDefinition of Terms

TBAS: Test of Basic Aviation SkillsTBAS: Test of Basic Aviation Skills

TBAS WebsiteTBAS Website Hanscom AFB – Base EducationHanscom AFB – Base Education

781-377-6150781-377-6150

AFOQT: Air Force Officer Qualifying TestAFOQT: Air Force Officer Qualifying Test

AFOQT QuestionsAFOQT Questions

Hanscom AFB – Base EducationHanscom AFB – Base Education 781-377-6150 781-377-6150

PCSM: Pilot Candidate Selection MethodPCSM: Pilot Candidate Selection Method

Three part measurement predicting the ability of a Three part measurement predicting the ability of a prospective pilot candidate to complete the first portion of prospective pilot candidate to complete the first portion of Undergraduate Pilot TrainingUndergraduate Pilot Training

TBASTBAS

AFOQTAFOQT

Private Flying HoursPrivate Flying Hours

FAA 3FAA 3rdrd Class Medical (Student Pilot Certificate) Class Medical (Student Pilot Certificate)

Find an Aviation Medical ExaminerFind an Aviation Medical Examiner

A.M.E. Locator FAA WebsiteA.M.E. Locator FAA Website

Approximate cost: $100Approximate cost: $100

Applicant PrerequisitesApplicant Prerequisites

No more than 30 Years Old at the start of U.P.T.No more than 30 Years Old at the start of U.P.T.

Minimum Flight Experience: Flight Training up through Minimum Flight Experience: Flight Training up through Initial SoloInitial Solo

Must meet AF Physical Fitness Standards Air Force P.T. Must meet AF Physical Fitness Standards Air Force P.T. StandardsStandards

Prefer Personnel to live in the local commuting area or be Prefer Personnel to live in the local commuting area or be willing to relocate willing to relocate

Tips for being selected to an interviewTips for being selected to an interview

Turn in a fully completed package Turn in a fully completed package on time!on time!

Keep package contents “professional” and address them to Keep package contents “professional” and address them to the unitthe unit

Visit the unit (network)Visit the unit (network)

Make sure you meet all requirements / prerequisitesMake sure you meet all requirements / prerequisites

Be upfront and honest about any “negatives” or “issues”Be upfront and honest about any “negatives” or “issues”

Study for the AFOQTStudy for the AFOQT

Know facts and figures about the unit you are applying toKnow facts and figures about the unit you are applying to

Make follow-up calls to ensure your package was receivedMake follow-up calls to ensure your package was received

Now for the fun part!!!Now for the fun part!!!

What to expect after being selected

Primary vs. AlternatePrimary vs. Alternate

Swearing InSwearing In

Air Force Flight Physical (Brooks City Base, San Antonio, Air Force Flight Physical (Brooks City Base, San Antonio, TX)TX)

Training “Pipeline”Training “Pipeline”

Continuous Active Duty upon starting pilot training

Pay and Benefits : Military Pay TablesPay and Benefits : Military Pay Tables

Approx. $3100 per month Approx. $3100 per month

Housing and Utilities providedHousing and Utilities provided

Spouse and Family may accompany you during all Spouse and Family may accompany you during all phases except AMS and TDY’sphases except AMS and TDY’s

Academy of Military ScienceAcademy of Military Science

Maxwell AFB, Alabama

6 Week Program6 Week Program

Commissioned as an Air Force 2Commissioned as an Air Force 2ndnd Lieutenant at Lieutenant at Graduation Graduation

Initial Flight ScreeningInitial Flight Screening

Pueblo, ColoradoPueblo, Colorado

4 Weeks4 Weeks

10 Hours Ground Training10 Hours Ground Training

18 Hours Flight Training (13 Dual Flights and 1 18 Hours Flight Training (13 Dual Flights and 1 Solo)Solo)

Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.

52 Weeks - Various Locations:

Columbus AFB, MS

Vance AFB, OK

Laughlin AFB, TX

Corpus Christi NAS, TX *

Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.

Phase 1: Academic Classes and Pre-Flight TrainingPhase 1: Academic Classes and Pre-Flight Training

Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.

Phase 2: Primary Aircraft Training (T-6 Phase 2: Primary Aircraft Training (T-6 Texan II) Texan II)

Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.Undergraduate Pilot Training U.P.T.

Phase 3: Advanced Aircraft Training (T-1 Jayhawk or T-44)Phase 3: Advanced Aircraft Training (T-1 Jayhawk or T-44)

Undergraduate Pilot Training GraduationUndergraduate Pilot Training Graduation

C-130J Flying Training UnitC-130J Flying Training Unit Little Rock AFB, ArkansasLittle Rock AFB, Arkansas

Approximately 6 ½ monthsApproximately 6 ½ months

Air Force Water SurvivalAir Force Water Survival

Pensacola NAS, FloridaPensacola NAS, Florida

1 Week1 Week

Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE School)Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE School)

Fairchild AFB, WAFairchild AFB, WA

17 Days17 Days

C-130J Home Station Training (Seasoning)C-130J Home Station Training (Seasoning) Quonset ANGB, North Kingstown, RIQuonset ANGB, North Kingstown, RI

90 Days90 Days

Pipeline Complete!Pipeline Complete! More than 2 Years of TrainingMore than 2 Years of Training

Total Air Force investment in your training: $Total Air Force investment in your training: $1.5 1.5 Million Million

Total Flying hours: approx. 400 hoursTotal Flying hours: approx. 400 hours

Qualifications: C-130J First PilotQualifications: C-130J First Pilot

Tactical Air/LandTactical Air/Land

Tactical Air DropTactical Air Drop

Night Vision GoggleNight Vision Goggle

Formation (Instrument or Visual Conditions)Formation (Instrument or Visual Conditions)

Combat Ready!Combat Ready!

Traditional Guardsman ExpectationsTraditional Guardsman Expectations 1 Weekend per month (Unit Training Assembly)1 Weekend per month (Unit Training Assembly)

2 Weeks Annual Training2 Weeks Annual Training

1 Week Annual Simulator Refresher Training1 Week Annual Simulator Refresher Training

Current and QualifiedCurrent and Qualified

Varies with experienceVaries with experience

Expect 2 to 3 training sorties per month and 1 off Expect 2 to 3 training sorties per month and 1 off station training event per quarter (minimum)station training event per quarter (minimum)

DeploymentsDeployments Activations (Up to 15 months by Federal Order)Activations (Up to 15 months by Federal Order)

Operation Iraqi Freedom / Enduring Freedom RotationsOperation Iraqi Freedom / Enduring Freedom Rotations

Strong Family Support NetworkStrong Family Support Network

Deployed Veteran Benefits (GI Bill, Early Retirement, Deployed Veteran Benefits (GI Bill, Early Retirement, etc..)etc..)

Thank you for your interest in the 143rd Airlift Wing

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